Answer:
(-1,5)
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve the following system:
2 y + x = 9 | (equation 1)
2 y + 3 x = 7 | (equation 2)
Subtract equation 2 from equation 1:
( 2 y + x ) - ( 2 y + 3 x ) = 9 - 7
- 2 x = 2
x = - 1
Substitute into question 1:
2 y - 1 = 9
y = 5
Answer: x = -1
, y = 5
